Swine Flu

I am sure many of you feel the same way, but it seems to us that the Swine Flu keeps getting closer and closer to us. For example, three months ago, no one I knew had the Swine Flu. Two months ago I found out that a distant high school friend had it. One month ago I found out that of my clients had it. Two weeks ago Adam's co-worker's daughter had it, and this week on of my co-workers has it!

AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I am sure that if either of us came down with the dreadful virus we would be okay, I just don't relish either of us being sick as a dog for a week.

We are not in the recommended age group or lifestyle to get the vaccine, so I am wondering if we should just pony up and get the dang thing. Thoughts?

Please Welcome Brinkley to the Family

That's right, we got another dog. Adam and I have come to realize that we just can't help ourselves, so we gave in and added a new member to the family, Brinkley, a purebred four month-old cocker spaniel.

Although Sparky and Lily love him, he can be annoying at times, but we love him just the same. One thing is certain, he is happy to be out of that kennel and playing with his family.

Babysitting

It has become a tradition that Adam and I watch my niece and nephew while my brother, sister-in-law and other nephew attend all University of Utah home football games. Saturday was the first time that we had the two over to our house to play and to be honest it was one of our favorite times watching them.

We started off the night by introducing our new guinea pig (Chaucer, or Chaucey as we call him) to Katelyn and Braxton, followed by painting pumpkins. After which we headed to McDonalds for some dinner and some much needed energy burning laps around the playground (about 30 to be exact), and then home to hunt for firewood to make a bonfire and delicious s'mores.

Around nine everything started to wind down as we all sat on the coach and watched Mickey's Playhouse. We had such a great time and are really looking forward to the next home game. Adam and I are one step closer to being the coolest aunt and ( maybe soon-to-be uncle).

Washington

So this past holiday weekend, Adam and I took a trip to the Pacific Northwest, specifically Forks, Washington...the home of Twilight. Neither of us had ever been, so as you can imagine we definately had to do our research.

In the end we decided to rent a car and do a road trip. We were able to go to the beach, hike in the Hoh Rain Forest and visit all of the local Twilight sites.

We are dying to go back and possibly take a fairey to Victoria, Canada.

To be honest, it was just nice to get away, just the two of us and put our work and daily lives behind us for a little TLC. We had a great time together...very romantic!

The Land of Twilight

Let me start by first saying we will not be going to Four Corners (thank you for the warning Bequi), although I am not quite sure why it is such a bad place to go. **Bequi, you must fill us in later.

But, heeding the warning we have chosen to go to none other than the land of Twilight, yes that is correct, we are heading to Forks, Washington.

You might be wondering why, we know we are, but it sounds exciting and it is unlike any place we have ever been, so we are very excited. Among the things we plan to do are: whale watching, hiking, maybe do some fishing, tour the Twilight sights, and visit Makah Indian ruins.

Labor Day

Okay peeps, we need some ideas. We wanted to go to Yellowstone for Labor Day, but our plans fell through and now we are at a loss of what we should do.

Any ideas? Really we would like to keep it under $400 total.

Any ideas would be appreciated.

Dog Momma

Now I may just be a proud dog momma, but aren't these two so cute!

About once a week (this happens more when it is cooler outside), we treat the dogs to a joy ride in the car. As you can see they absolutely love to stick their heads out the window and we let them because it makes us smile. Thought I would share.